Braking - KTM 525 XC ATV EU Owner's Manual

RIDING INSTRUCTIONS

Braking

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Warning
Danger of accidents If you brake too hard, the wheels can lock. When the front wheels lock, the vehicle can no longer be steered.
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Adapt your braking to the traffic situation and the road conditions.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency caused by spongy pressure point of front or rear brake.
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Check the brake system and do not continue riding. (Your authorized KTM workshop will be glad to help.)
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to wet or dirty brakes.
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Clean or dry dirty or wet brakes by riding and braking gently.
Info
Use the hand brake lever to activate the front brakes and the foot brake lever to activate the brakes of all four wheels.
Condition
When conditions allow (incline, road situation, etc.), you can shift into a higher gear.
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Release the throttle while simultaneously pulling the clutch lever, shift into the next
gear, release the clutch and open the throttle.
Info
The position of the 5 forward gears can be seen in the illustration. First gear
is used for starting off or for steep inclines.
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To shift down, brake if necessary and close the throttle at the same time.
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Pull the clutch lever and shift into a lower gear, release the clutch lever slowly and open
the throttle or shift again.
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